1594 family support worker jobs found

Family Support Worker Role We are currently assisting a local authority in Brent with the recruitment of an experienced Family Support Worker to join their Early Help Team! As a Family Support Worker, your primary responsibility will be to directly work with and provide assistance to families with children and young people. This will involve collaborating with relevant professionals and agencies to ensure positive outcomes and opportunities for children and young people in Worcestershire. Key responsibilities for this role include: Conducting direct work and offering support to children, parents, and other relatives/carers as part of assessments, plans, or reviews. Supervising contact between children and their families during assessments, plans, or reviews. Empowering and encouraging parents/carers to take responsibility for meeting their children's needs. Assisting in the care of children and families at high risk of breakdown by conducting assessments and interventions....

At Spencer Clarke Group, we're working closely with a valued Local Authority partner in Durham to appoint an experienced Family Support Worker to join their Early Help & Family Support Service. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting children, young people and families to achieve positive and sustainable change. You'll work directly with families who require targeted support, helping them build resilience, strengthen relationships and reduce the need for statutory intervention. Key Responsibilities: Delivering early help and targeted family support through home visits, direct work and practical interventions. Completing high?quality assessments, including Early Help Assessments, risk assessments and family plans. Coordinating and facilitating family time/contact sessions where required. Managing a varied caseload, ensuring timely recording, planning and review of all work. Working collaboratively with schools, health professionals, social workers and wider...

Family Support Worker Location: Brent, London Contract: initially 3 months (potential for extension) Hours: 36 hours per week Salary: £29.51 per hour (umbrella) / £22.41 per hour (PAYE) About the Role: Brent Council is seeking a compassionate and motivated Family Support Worker to join our Children’s Frontline Services. Previously known as the R&A teams, these teams handle referrals from MASH, Police, schools, and other agencies where there is concern that a child or children may be at risk. In this role, you will work closely with social workers to support families and help safeguard children. You will be responsible for carrying out home visits, assisting with assessments, and contributing to referral work, ensuring children and families receive timely and effective support. Key Responsibilities: Conduct home visits to families referred by MASH, Police, schools, and other agencies. Support social workers in the assessment and referral process. Work directly...

Prospero Health and Social Care are currently recruiting professionals to provide support to supervised families in Bradford. We are looking for dedicated support workers with a positive and committed attitude to going the extra mile to ensure a positive and safe experience for children. You will be providing family supervision in the Bradford area. Please note, we are currently offering flexible/part-time roles rather than full-time positions. Key Requirements: · At least 12 months of paid UK experience in the health and social care sector · Proven experience working with children and families · Background in family support work is essential · Flexibility to travel within the area and adapt to varying shift patterns, including weekends and night shifts · Resilience, empathy, and a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable young people · NVQ Level 3 in children and young people is preferred but not mandatory · Must be registered with Social Care - DBS in the updated...

The overall purpose of the post is to work in partnership with parents / carers and other professionals in undertaking a range of tasks to provide support, guidance and care to children and their families to enable children to safely be cared for by their families. The main tasks of the post are: As part of a plan, to undertake direct work with parents/carers and children, involving both individual and, if appropriate, group work activities, promoting as paramount the welfare of children and their families To provide information to colleagues in order to assist in the assessment of need and the decision-making process; including making observations upon the progress made towards achieving goals and making recommendations as to future work When identifying concerns about a child, to report those concerns to a social worker / manager as appropriate To help service users to establish and maintain personal relationships that are positive and confidence in social situations...

Caritas Futures is proud to support a respected charity committed to combating domestic violence. We are currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Family Support Workers role based in Tower Hamlets. Role Overview: As a Family Support Worker, you will play a vital role in assisting victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse. You will offer tailored support to families in need, ensuring their safety and well-being. Your responsibilities will include risk assessments, safety planning, and providing emotional and practical support. Key Responsibilities: Provide vital support to families affected by domestic violence, ensuring their safety and emotional well-being. Conduct detailed risk and needs assessments for adults and children. Assist families in creating individual safety plans to manage risks and improve their circumstances. Collaborate with various agencies to ensure comprehensive, holistic support for clients. Offer practical support in areas such as...

Role: Family Support Worker (Across London and outer London) Location: London Purpose of Role: Candidate must have experience of working with children and their families in regard to safeguarding and support for families. Should have experience of providing parenting advice, understanding of child development, systemic model, risks in relation to child protection and experience of direct work with children. Key competencies required: * Must have experience of working with children and their families * Must be able to provide safegaurding and support for families * Carry a caseload and effectively manage the workload with available resources. * Providing support, assistance & coaching to families or single clients who will be homeless with advice in such areas, but not exclusively, welfare and housing benefits, tax credits, debt counselling, housing options, employment and training opportunities, provision of support services or long term accommodation options. *...

About the Role Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking experienced Social Workers to join our Duty & Assessment Team. This is a fast-paced, frontline service providing the first response to safeguarding concerns for children and young people across Northamptonshire. As a key part of the countywide safeguarding response, DAAT ensures every child is seen promptly and receives the right level of support at the earliest opportunity. DAAT acts as the single point of contact following referrals from the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). The service is made up of six teams, each consisting of: Team Manager Advanced Practitioner Social Workers Newly Qualified Social Workers Family Support WorkersKey Expectations Child in Need (CIN) visits: within 5 days Child Protection (CP) visits: within 24 hours, or same day where possible Caseloads are capped at 35, with current levels typically 25-30 cases Many cases include large sibling groups, meaning workers often manage around 5...

Early Help Team Leader Location: Brent Contract: Initial 6-month contract Hours: 36 hours per week Rate: £38.81 per hour (Umbrella) / £29.47 per hour (PAYE) About the Role Brent Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Early Help Team Leader to lead a team of Family Support Workers in delivering high-quality early intervention services. This is a key leadership role focused on improving outcomes for children, young people, and families by preventing escalation to statutory services. You will play a central role in coordinating multi-agency support and driving forward the objectives of the Supporting Families Programme, ensuring families experiencing multiple disadvantages receive timely and effective interventions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of Family Support Workers (or equivalent), ensuring high standards of practice and positive outcomes for children and families. Work collaboratively with internal departments, schools, police, health...

Do you have a passion for providing first class support to children's services? We are currently working on behalf of CAFCASS to recruit for 3 x Locum Family Court Advisers to work within their Public and Private Law team. The role will be based in Bournemouth or Portsmouth officer covering Hampshire. CAFCASS independently advises the family courts about what is safe for children and within their best interests. CAFCASS is the largest employer of qualified social workers in England and is deeply committed to making a positive difference to each child they support. Benefits: 6 month contract 3 week office based induction then hybrid working after this - 2 days per week in office Flexible with start/finish times (can be negotiated) 28 days holiday, 33 with 5+ continuous service 4 extra health & well-being days off a year Dedicated well-being days off a year Paperless organisation- fantastic IT system in placeResponsibilities: To provide advanced social work-level services...

Support Worker – Romanian Speaking Location: Community based Client: Adult male Type: Support Worker / Rehabilitation Support We are looking for an experienced and reliable Romanian-speaking Support Worker to support an adult male in the community following a road traffic accident resulting in orthopaedic injury. This role involves supporting the client to attend appointments, access the community safely, and regain confidence and independence during recovery. The ability to speak Romanian is essential in order to support effective communication and build rapport. The role will include: * Supporting the client to attend hospital, medical, therapy, and rehabilitation appointments * Assisting with safe community access and travel * Providing practical and emotional support during outings and appointments * Supporting with day-to-day structure, routine, and community engagement * Monitoring pain, fatigue, mobility, and general wellbeing during...

Bring Your Residential Support Experience Into SEND Schools Are you a Residential Support Worker looking for a role that still makes a difference but finally gives you your evenings and weekends back? This is your chance to step into a SEND Support Assistant role within a specialist school setting, using the skills you already have - but with a much healthier work-life balance. Why Residential Support Workers Are Perfect for This Role If you've supported young people or adults with: -autism or complex learning needs -challenging behaviour -emotional or behavioural difficulties -personal care -communication needs -trauma-informed or attachment-aware approaches …then you already have the core skills needed to thrive as a SEND Teaching Assistant. Your patience, resilience, and ability to stay calm in a crisis make you exactly the kind of person these pupils need. What the Role Involves -Supporting children with additional needs in small, nurturing classroom settings -Helping...

Inglefield are currently looking for a compassionate, dedicated individual to join our team as a Casual Residential Childcare Worker. If you would like to support, nurture, and empower children in care to reach their full potential - this could be the role for you! Inglefield is a small, welcoming residential home based in Runcorn, offering short breaks and long-term residential support for children and young people aged 4 to 18. We provide care within a warm, family-centred environment where every young person is valued and supported. Essential Requirements Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification) - essential Previous experience working with children and young people in a residential or care setting Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices Ability to work shifts, including evenings, weekends Strong communication and teamwork skillsWhat We Offer Supportive team environment Ongoing training and development opportunities...

The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM. Temporary cover is required for approximately 3 months - possible extension due to performance Please note; you'll be managing 6 accommodation-based services across the Bromley borough. The services consist of one 24 hour staffed service with 14 bedspaces, one 6 bed Mother and Baby Unit and four supported housing schemes. In this position, you will be expected to; - Responsible for the safe and high-quality delivery of the Bromley supported accommodation service - Manage 2 Senior Progression Coaches, 6 Progression Coaches and 1 Housing Management Worker - Oversee delivering a trauma informed and outcome focussed service for young people experiencing homelessness, ensuring all clients are safe and working towards living independently - Clients may have complex needs, including mental health, substance use, being at risk of exploitation, gang involvement, family mediation,...

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact. We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join the South Kent Adolescent Support Team based in Ashford If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions. Job Purpose: To deliver and improve services for Children in Need, with a clear focus on those in need of protection and the wider safeguarding agenda through the provision of high quality social work interventions and effective liaison with local partners. To work within a team of professional Social Workers and/or early intervention staff to provide services to children or young people who...

Children's Residential Support Worker Location: Houghton Regis Salary: GBP14.50 - 16.00 ph About the Role We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker to join our team. You'll be supporting children and young people aged 8-18 who have experienced trauma, adversity, or disruption in their lives. Your role is to help them feel safe, valued, and empowered to build brighter futures. As part of a supportive and experienced team, you will provide high-quality care, emotional support, and guidance in a warm, family-style environment. What You'll Be Doing · Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people · Providing day-to-day care, including emotional support, routines, and activities · Supporting children with education, life skills, and personal development · Managing challenging behaviours using a trauma-informed, child-centred approach · Acting as a role model-promoting independence, well-being,...

About the role Cambridge Council is seeking an experienced and confident Team Manager to provide strong operational leadership across the Assessment Service, with the flexibility to support Family Support and Safeguarding teams when required. This is an excellent opportunity for an established manager to play a key role in ensuring high-quality practice and positive outcomes for children and families. Locations: Fenland/Huntgindon/ Ely/ Cambridge Central Key Responsibilities Provide day‑to‑day operational leadership of the Assessment Service, ensuring timely allocation and progression of referrals. Offer management support across Family Support and Safeguarding teams as needed, providing consistent oversight and decision‑making. Ensure assessments and interventions comply with statutory guidance, local safeguarding procedures, and agreed timescales. Oversee the quality of assessments, ensuring they are robust, evidence‑based, and meet required standards. Make decisions on...

Social Worker job Children's Social Worker (Emergency Duty Team (EDT)) in Coventry. Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions. RATE: up to £33.30 ph (umbrella, depending on experience) TYPE: LOCUM Social Worker TEAM: Emergency Duty Team (EDT) HOURS: see shifts below Office Based: Yes Social Worker JOB DESCRIPTION EDT experience is essential. Candidates should be able to work autonomously and effectively managing safeguarding scenarios out of hours independently with the use of an on call rota system for decision making As a member of the Council’s Responsive Services, the Emergency Duty Team (out of hours social care) offers essential support services, generally, outside of standard office hours to address urgent social...

Trainee Drug and Alcohol Support Worker - HMP Onley - 12 Month FTC Location: Rugby Salary: £22,932 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role Looking to start a career where you can genuinely change lives? We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Recovery Support Worker to join our team at HMP Onley on a 12-month fixed term traineeship, working full time (35 hours per week). Please note: HMP Onley is a rural location with limited public transport options, so reliable travel arrangements are essential This is a fantastic entry opportunity for someone looking to build a career in recovery, criminal justice, health or social care. Throughout the 12-month programme, you will gain practical experience while working towards a relevant qualification (subject to eligibility), giving you the knowledge, skills and confidence to progress in the field. You won’t be doing this alone. You will shadow experienced colleagues, receive structured training, regular reviews, mentoring, and...

Safeguarding, Assessment, Adolescents & Looked‑After Children Safeguarding & Risk Management: Skilled in identifying and managing risk for children and adolescents, including exploitation, missing episodes, contextual risks and complex family dynamics. Assessment Expertise: Experienced in completing high‑quality Child & Family Assessments, risk assessments and LAC reviews, with strong analytical and planning skills. Adolescent‑Focused Practice: Confident engaging young people affected by trauma, exploitation, harmful behaviours or peer/group influences, using relational and strengths‑based practice. LAC Knowledge: Strong understanding of care planning, placement stability, pathway planning and improving outcomes for children in care. Multi‑Agency Working: Works effectively with police, health, education, youth justice and voluntary services to coordinate safeguarding and support. Communication & Engagement: Builds trust with young people, families and carers....